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HC GRAP 22 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Water keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Water gets tackled into the cage by McWrestler. McWrestler maintains the clinch.
McWrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Water regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) McWrestler
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Water keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard.
McWrestler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Water manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McWrestler has Water in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) McWrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water got a little sloppy there for a moment and McWrestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Water has managed to get both his arms back between McWrestler's legs - danger averted.
Water is fighting to break McWrestler's control of his arms but McWrestler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
Water trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is trying to keep Water in close.
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McWrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (5) vs (2) McWrestler
Water thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Water wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McWrestler, who protects the arm well.
Water trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Water working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water is trying to get an arm triangle but McWrestler is defending well.
Water is staying tight to McWrestler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Water's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Water is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McWrestler has escaped the position, nice work there.
McWrestler is not content to let Water control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler regains half guard.
McWrestler looking for submissions off his back.
Water is looking to advance position but McWrestler won't allow it.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.
McWrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Water defends it easily.
Water slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (8) vs (2) McWrestler
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Water is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Water wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Water trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler is trying to improve his position.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McWrestler sneaks back into half guard.
Water is looking to advance position but McWrestler won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.
McWrestler is trying to control the position but Water postures up.
McWrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.
Water slips nicely into half guard.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Water looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Water is working hard here to advance position.
Water pushing down on McWrestler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Water passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Water (11) vs (2) McWrestler
Water goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McWrestler turns into him and now he's in Water's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (11) vs (4) McWrestler
Water is trying to control the position but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard.
McWrestler content to stall in guard here.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water working a defensive guard here.
Water can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWrestler controls the pace.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler pushing down on Water's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McWrestler is looking for a kimura but Water is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McWrestler to get the leverage.
McWrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Water wants to improve his position but McWrestler is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Water doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWrestler.
Water wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy.
Water tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Water is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McWrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Water is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Water wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Water is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Water tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McWrestler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (11) vs (7) McWrestler
McWrestler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Water has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Water! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (13) vs (7) McWrestler
McWrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Water is proving a slippery customer.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWrestler is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (13) vs (9) McWrestler
McWrestler has gone for a leg lock! Water slips out almost immediately though and dives into McWrestler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (15) vs (9) McWrestler
And that's the end of the fight!
Water takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Hot Water managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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